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About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

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#2 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
here's to the first of many
paying jobs charles

good feeling

have a good holidays

hi to mom
 

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#3 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
I'm jealous!! Everyone wants me to give my projects away!!
 

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#4 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
It is a good feeling to have folks pay you to do what you love…power to you Charles Jackson the Third.. Cabinet Maker.
 

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#5 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Congratulations on your first of many I am sure. Don't forget to post your progress..

Gator
 

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#6 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Good luck on your first commission .
 

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#7 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Charge enough.
 

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#8 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Good for you Charles. May it be one of many. Remember it takes less time to make it right than make it over. Quality sells and brings more sales. Enjoy yourself.

God Bless
tom
 

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About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Congrats on the pay for play deal!
Give them more than they expect
 

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#10 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Remember COD!!!!
 

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#11 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Beautiful wood, CJ!

Lew
 

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#12 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Way to go Charles-keep us posted-I'm sure you are going to be a very sucessful business man-
take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family !!
 

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#13 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Congrats to you Charles. Here's to the first of many to come!
 

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#14 ·
About to start a project for pay.

I am about to start on a desk clock for a client, Its going to be my first project for money. I am making it out of some hardwood scraps I had laying around the shop I am using wenge, mahogany, for the top, bottom and sides and claro walnut for the clock face.

Wood Flooring Gas Composite material Hardwood
Good luck Charles, pretty lumber.
 

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Made good progress on the clock yesterday!

I may good progress on the clock yesterday!

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Looking Good, CJ!

I really like your choice of woods, they really compliment each other.

Lew
 

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#37 ·
Desk clock is finish and is ready for the customer!

I finish the clock today and put three coats of ploy on it. The customer like it very much.

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Wow, CJ, that wood really pops now. Love the finish!

Lew
 

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